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Best BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

Best BBQ Chicken Quesadilla for Quick Family Dinners

This Best BBQ Chicken Quesadilla is a quick, delightful recipe combining tender chicken and melty cheese in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Shredded; rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce Choose your favorite brand.
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas are a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Opt for aged cheddar for more flavor.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can use Monterey Jack for variety.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Optional; for crunch and sharp flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Green onions can be used alternatively.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Guacamole is a great alternative.
  • 1 cup Salsa Pair with your favorite variety.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Best BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss your shredded cooked chicken breast with barbecue sauce until well-coated. Set aside.
  2. Lay out two flour tortillas. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese across each tortilla.
  3. Spoon the barbecue chicken mixture onto one half of each tortilla, then add red onion and cilantro.
  4. Fold the other half of each tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Allow it to heat up until shimmering.
  6. Place each folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes on a cutting board.
  8. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow your quesadillas to rest for 1-2 minutes post-cooking to minimize cheese spillage when cut.

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